The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

€ 89,900
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17) A8 L 3.0 TDI
€ 104,400
 Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17) A8 4.0 TFSI cod
€ 89,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the A8 L 3.0 TDI is 13 cm longer and 1.1 cm taller.
A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
1471
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
1949
2111
1460
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
1949
2111
1949 mm
Width
1949 mm
2111 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2111 mm
1471 mm
Height
1460 mm
Blueprint Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
3122
5265
Blueprint Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)
2992
5135
5265 mm
Length
5135 mm
3122 mm
Wheelbase
2992 mm

Vehicle Weight

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
2010 kg
Kerb Weight
1955 kg
2585 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
2570 kg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 kg
2.74 %
Audi A8 4.0 TFSI cod quattro tiptronic (13 - 17)

General

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
D4 (4H)
Generation
D4 (4H)
Saloon
Car Body Style
Saloon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
V6 diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 petrol engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
CTBD
Engine Code
CTGA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2967 CC
Engine Capacity
3993 CC
258 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
429 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
258 bhp
429 bhp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
580 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
600 NM
at 1500 rpm
A8 L 3.0 TDI
580 NM
600 NM
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Performance

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

85 m
0.000 sec

A8 L 3.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

63 m
0.000 sec

A8 4.0 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
7.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.56 kg/bhp
A8 L 3.0 TDI
7.79 kg/bhp
4.56 kg/bhp
A8 4.0 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A8 L 3.0 TDI
49 mpg
32 mpg
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
38 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
82 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
879 mi
Range
572 mi
A8 L 3.0 TDI
879 mi
572 mi
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
119.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
168.7 kWh
A8 L 3.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
168.7 kWh
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A8 L 3.0 TDI
A8 4.0 TFSI cod
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
575 kg
Maximum Payload
615 kg
520 L
Boot Capacity
490 L
No data
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data